Overview
Dr. Daniel Varela, an El Paso, Texas native, is passionate about caring for his patients and helping treat heart rhythm conditions that prevent them from living their fullest lives. He was drawn to electrophysiology and enthusiastic about better understanding the complexities of the many abnormal heart rhythm disorders. He uses this knowledge to treat his patients and help them better understand their diagnoses and the variety of treatment options available.
Dr. Varela understands that conditions that affect your heart's rhythm can be scary, as can the medication and procedures required to address the issues. His favorite part of his job is sitting with his patients, explaining what is involved with each option, and helping them find the best treatment for them. He strives to address any questions or concerns his patients might have along the way so they feel more at ease as they work with him to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
His top areas of expertise are Cor Pulmonale, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Cardiac Ablation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1380 East Medical Center Drive, Suite 4300, Saint George, UT 84790
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Southwest Cardiology - St. George
Dr. Zach Williams is a cardiologist at Intermountain Health's Southwest Cardiology in St. George and Mesquite. He supports patients in these communities and treats and diagnoses a wide range of heart and vascular conditions. He is especially passionate about preventive cardiology and empowering patients to make lifestyle changes.�Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2007. He then completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at the University of Rochester in New York. He is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Medicine and practices in both hospital and clinic settings.�A native of Southern Utah, Dr. Williams enjoys running, road cycling, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, and water sports. He also enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Stable Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Gardner is an Interventional Cardiologist who specializes in structural heart disease. He received his medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and then completed his medical internship and residency at the University of Utah. Dr. Gardner went on to specialize in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Disease at the University of Rochester.�He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Gardner joined Intermountain Health in 2013 as the Director of Structural Heart and Endovascular programs at Saint George Regional Hospital. In 2018, he took on the medical director role for the heart and vascular program for southwest Utah. In 2022, he assumed the role of Enterprise medical director for the heart and vascular program at Intermountain Health. In this role, he plays a significant role in optimizing clinical, financial, and operational outcomes throughout Intermountain Health's multi-state footprint. Dr. Gardner is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Cardiac AblationDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Varela isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.